MANCHESTER CITY vs SUNDERLAND: All the latest team news and stats as title chasing hosts target return to winning ways

Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic (knee) has joined the club's injury list ahead of their midweek Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland.

The Serbian is not expected to be out long but misses Wednesday's contest at the Etihad Stadium along with striker Sergio Aguero (hamstring), playmaker Samir Nasri (knee) and midfielders Fernandinho and Javi Garcia (muscle injuries).

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Sunderland team news:

Wes Brown will miss Sunderland's Barclays Premier League trip to Manchester City through suspension.

The 34-year-old central defender will sit out both Wednesday's visit to the Etihad Stadium and Saturday's FA Cup fifth round tie against Southampton after being sent off for the second time this season - a further red card was later rescinded in November - in the 2-0 home defeat by Hull at the weekend.

January signing Santiago Vergini is likely to deputise, while fellow defender Carlos Cuellar (hip) and striker Steven Fletcher (Achilles) continue to work their way back to fitness, along with goalkeeper Keiren Westwood (shoulder), who remains on the long-term casualty list.